Kev 360

Hey Hey, it's YOU (and it's ME)! We're HERE!

Happy Saturday EVERYONE! I hope the weather is as beautiful wherever you are as it is in HOT-lanta today. Our May celebration continues.

Last week we told you that "Kev" would be meeting a "HOT Guy" previously featured here at the "Corner." I am happy to report that the "meeting" has taken place.

I have to say, while several (at least 7) people asked who I would be meeting, not one person guessed correctly, which surprised me just a little bit. (Most people thought I would be meeting David Beckham. Yes, I'm working on it...) I suppose I was surprised that folks didn't have a clue, because out of ALL of the "HOT Guys" featured here, this "hottie" seems the most obvious that "Kev" would meet. Let's just say we have a LOT in common. You are going to slap your knee, and proclaim, "Man, I should have guessed that" once I tell you who it is.

Here are some "clues..."

This guy is uber sexy. "Kev" is (the opposite of) uber sexy.

Both "Kev" and this guy were born in 1967. (May 3rd and June 3rd, respectively.)

This person may (or may not) be gay. "Kev" may (or may not) be gay. (It's simply a comparison people.)

This person is a journalist and author. "Kev" would LOVE to be (or sleep with) a journalist and author.

This guy has his own nightly news program. "Kev" watches his nightly news program. (Monthly.)

This guy came from a super rich family and lives in Manhattan. "Kev" (in no way) came from a super rich family and has (never) been to Manhattan.

This person works for CNN. "Kev" has TOURED CNN.

His mother is Gloria Vanderbilt! "Kev's" mother wore Gloria Vanderbilt jeans!

BOTH have blue eyes. (The similarities are eerie, aren't they?)

You got it now? Okay, without further adieu, let me tell you about my afternoon with... ANDERSON COOPER!


CNN's "HOT Guy," Emmy-award winning journalist, Anderson Cooper has been broadcasting his show, "Anderson Cooper 360," from the Atlanta CNN studios this past week. Anderson has also been making the rounds signing his book, "Dispatches From The Edge," which Anderson very graciously signed his hard cover, first edition, unabridged version, to me, and well, all of YOU! (He's the nicest, isn't he?)


This guy has the life I want. Well-bred, well educated, good looks, world-traveled, great career, good looks (did I mention that already) and so on...

While "Kev's" CNN friends enjoyed a private reading/book signing yesterday at the CNN Center, "Kev" joined the masses at the Barnes & Noble in Buckhead to meet Andy today.

There was pushing and shoving, name calling and hair pulling BUT "Kev" was not involved in ANY of the altercations. Honest. (I am going to stereotype here, so please forgive me in advance...) "Women" really take their Anderson Cooper VERY seriously. (Some women had been waiting since 8 a.m..) Oh, it got ugly. Worse than THIS Tyra Banks outburst (watch it, then come back). One woman shouted to another, "I can only imagine what a horrible mother you are" because the woman (being shouted at) would not make room in the front for the other woman (who was shouting) who just arrived (when the rest of us had been sitting there for an hour). After saying to the other two gays there, "Can you believe this," I intervened (I thought it prudent). "Ladies, ladies," I said, "Please. No need for slanderous accusations. I've known Tiffany here for about an hour now. She has shown me every picture ever taken of her two (not-so) beautiful children, Evan and Devon, (no lie) and I am CERTAIN she is at least a marginal mother. After all, Anderson isn't going home with you. Anderson is GAY. Now take your seat in the back with the rest of the people who just showed up (late) and kindly stop talking." (Okay, I made that part up. Here's how it really went down...The bitches were fighting, I did have to endure pictures of Tiffany's children, to which I told her, "Strangers don't want to see pictures of your babies. It's not fun." Other than that, I didn't say a word.) I have to ask, is that what women do - attack the parenting skills of their victim? I guess you go for the jugular. Gays go for the jugular too - you know, they'll attack your hair, weight, or shoes. (And they try to steal your date while you're in the bathroom.)


I WAS the first to spot Anderson outside the bookstore. (I know where they shuffle these people in). I told the ladies, "Behave. Andy is here." Anderson was dressed casually (as was "Kev") in jeans and a maroon polo-type shirt. He spoke only briefly (not even 3 minutes) which was okay with me, since I really just wanted a picture and the chance to touch him inappropriately a little bit. He spoke about the "thrill" of realizing his dream of traveling the globe, reporting on people and events that make the history of our world, as well as becoming a published author.


A CNN friend asked if I was surprised by his height (he isn't very tall). Actually, he is taller than I am, so, no, I wasn't surprised by his height. What I didn't expect was his very huge hands and biceps. Anderson must be bench pressing something or someone, because he is in GR-EAT shape. He shook my hand (firmly) both before and after signing his book. Whilst signing, he said, "Hello Kevin" and "Where are you from?" I thought he asked, "Where do live," so I replied, "Why? Do you want to come over?" (He smiled. Awkwardly.) I told him I have friends who work for CNN and then rattled off each of their names as he tried to place them. By the puzzled look on his face, I could tell he was struggling. I should have said "Wolf Blitzer" or "Larry King."


My impression of him was a positive one. He seems intelligent, humble and grateful, which, according to "Kev's" calculator = HOT.

So there you have it. Anderson Cooper.

That's IT for today ladies and gentlemen. We hope you enjoy your weekend.

As always, "THANKS for stoppin' in!" (I mean that!)

Much love,

"Kev"


They wouldn't let people stand next to him. I KNEW I would look FAT in this photo, leaning over the table like a loser...